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Handset and Base Operation
Sound Select (handset only)
During a call, you can adjust the quality of the sound to best suit your hearing. Pressing the or
NavKey will cycle you through four different frequency options:
BASS - Low frequency sounds enhanced.
MID -
TREBLE - High frequency sounds enhanced.
NATURAL - No frequency enhancement (Your handset is preset to this selection).
NOTE: The sound select feature cannot be used when in speakerphone or headset talk mode.
Sound Select
Bass
Sound Select
Mid
Sound Select
Treble
Answering System Operation
Mute Function
During an active call pressing the MUTE softkey on the hand- set, will disable the microphone. Press UNMUTE again to return to normal
Hold Function
From the handset:
•Press the HOLD softkey to place a call on hold.
To return to the call, press the /FLASH (on) or
key.
NOTE: The handset will display Call on Hold when a call is
placed on hold. A will flash to remind you a call is on hold.
If a call remains on hold for one minute, your i 5871 handset will ring to remind you the call is being held. The phone will display Call on Hold Ringback! You have 30 seconds to return to the call before it is dropped.
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